The Closer Report is a consistently updated resource for fantasy baseball owners looking to stash and snap precious saves. For a real-time look at Closer situations across the league, see our Daily Closer Notes.
The Rankings below are updated every day : 1. Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees Saves: 28 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 4 Job Security: Rock Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): David Robertson Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games: 2. Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves Saves: 32 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 5 Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Johnny Venters Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games: 3. Joel Hanrahan, Pittsburgh Pirates Saves: 29 | Dirty Saves: 4 | Blown Saves: 1 Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Jose Veras Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
Our Closer Rankings
1. Mariano Rivera
2. Craig Kimbrel
3. Joel Hanrahan
4. Brian Wilson
5. Jonathan Papelbon
6. Huston Street
7. Joakim Soria
8. John Axford
9. Carlos Marmol
10. Jose Valverde
11. J.J. Putz
12. Andrew Bailey
13. Joe Nathan
14. Heath Bell
15. Ryan Madson
16. Chris Perez
17. Francisco Cordero
18. Neftali Feliz
19. Sergio Santos
20. Leo Nunez
21. Jordan Walden
22. Drew Storen
23. Javy Guerra
24. Kyle Farnsworth
25. Brandon League
26. Fernando Salas
27. Jason Isringhausen
28. Kevin Gregg
29. Jon Rauch
30. Mark Melancon
4. Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants
Saves: 33 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 4
Job Security: Always Epic | Next-In-Line (8th inning): Sergio Romo, Jeremy Affeldt
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/24: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/28: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/29: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 ER (L)
5. Jonathan Papelbon, Boston Red Sox
Saves: 24 | Dirty Saves: 3 | Blown Saves: 1
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Daniel Bard
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/31: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (W)
- 8/3: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (W)
6. Huston Street, Colorado Rockies
Saves: 28 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 3
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Matt Reynolds
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/27: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 ER, 1 HR (S)
- 7/29: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/1: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 2 ER, 1 HR (BS)
7. Joakim Soria, Kansas City Royals
Saves: 20 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 6
Job Security: Rock Solid unless traded | Next-In Line (8th inning): Aaron Crow
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/28: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/30: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 4 ER, 1 HR (BS, L)
- 7/31: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
8. John Axford, Milwaukee Brewers
Saves: 31 | Dirty Saves: 3 | Blown Saves: 2
Job Security: Questionable | Next-In Line (8th inning): Francisco Rodriguez
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/28: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/31: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER
9. Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs
Saves: 23 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 7
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Sean Marshall
Last 3 Appearances:
- 8/1: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/3: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/4: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
Saves: 30 | Dirty Saves: 3 | Blown Saves: 0
Job Security: Rock Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Joaquin Benoit
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/31: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/3: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 ER, 1 HR (S)
11. J.J. Putz, Arizona Diamondbacks
Saves: 24 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 2
Job Security: Tentative | Next-In Line: David Hernandez
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/30: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/31: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/1: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
NOTES (8/2): After working three straight nights, it is highly unlikely Putz will work tonight. Look for Hernandez in a save situation.
12. Andrew Bailey, Oakland A’s
Saves: 12 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 2
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Grant Balfour/Brian Fuentes
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/20: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/24: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 ER (S)
- 7/25: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
13. Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins
Saves: 8 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 3
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Glen Perkins, Matt Capps
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/20: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 ER, 1 HR (S)
- 7/23: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/26: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
NOTES (7/17): For a second straight game, Capps didn’t appear and Nathan did fine to get the save. Obviously at this point, both players should be owned.
14. Heath Bell, San Diego Padres
Saves: 31 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 2
Job Security: Questionable with Trade | Next-In Line (8th inning): Mike Adams
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/25: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/28: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/3: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
15. Ryan Madson, Philadelphia Phillies
Saves: 19 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 0
Job Security: Good | Next-In Line (8th inning): Antonio Bastardo/Brad Lidge
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/30: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 3 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/31: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER
- 8/1: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
NOTES (8/3): Lidge got his first save of the season. I suppose he’s the 8th inning guy now?
16. Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians
Saves: 22 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 2
Job Security: Rock Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Vinnie Pestano, Tony Sipp
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/10: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 ER (L)
- 7/15: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/19: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 0 K, 2 ER (BS, L)
NOTES (7/18): Pestano got the save, but it was a doubleheader.
17. Francisco Cordero, Cincinnati Reds
Saves: 19 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 5
Job Security: Good | Next-In Line (8th inning): Aroldis Chapman
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/20: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/24: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (W)
- 7/29: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 ER
18. Neftali Feliz, Texas Rangers
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Darren Oliver
Saves: 22 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 5
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/26: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 2 ER (BS, L)
- 7/28: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/4: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
19. Sergio Santos, Chicago White Sox
Saves: 22 | Dirty Saves: | Blown Saves: 2
Jon Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Matt Thornton
Last 3 appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/24: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/27: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/29: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
20. Leo Nunez, Florida Marlins
Saves: 31 | Dirty Saves: 3 | Blown Saves: 4
Job Security: Good | Next-In Line (8th inning): Eduardo Mujica
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/31: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/1: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 2 ER, 1 HR (BS)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
Saves:24 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 7
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Fernando Rodney/Scott Downs
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/21: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/25: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 ER (BS, L)
- 7/26: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
22, Drew Storen, Washington Nationals
Saves: 27 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 4
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Sean Burnett
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/30: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (DS)
- 7/31: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 ER, 1 HR (BS, W)
- 8/1: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 ER, 1 HR (S)
Saves: 9 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 0
Job Security: Questionable | Next-In Line (8th inning): Kenley Jansen
Last 3 Appearances:
- 7/24: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/25: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
24. Kyle Farnsworth, Tampa Bay Rays
Saves: 20 | Dirty Saves: 1 | Blown Saves: 3
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Joel Peralta
Last 3 Appearances:
- 7/18: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (BS)
- 7/23: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 ER (BS)
- 7/28: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 ER (S)
NOTES (7/19): Peralta got the save because of Farnsworth’s recent workload.
25. Brandon League, Seattle Mariners
Saves: 26 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 4
Job Security: Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Chris Ray/Jamey Wright
Last 3 Appearances:
- 7/30: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/3: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
26. Fernando Salas St. Louis Cardinals
Saves: 20 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 3
Job Security: Questionable | Next-In Line (8th inning): Whoever won’t end up closing
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/26: 1 IP, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/2: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 ER
- 8/4: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
27. Jason Isringhausen, New York Mets
Saves: 5 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 4
Job Security:None | Next-In Line (8th inning): Bobby Parnell
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/29: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/1: 1 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 4 ER, 1 HR (L)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 ER (BS, L)
28. Kevin Gregg, Baltimore Orioles
Saves: 17 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 4
Job Security: Questionable / Solid | Next-In Line (8th inning): Koji Uehara
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/16: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 2 K, 3 ER
- 7/23: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (S)
- 7/29: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 ER (S)
NOTES (7/16): This won’t go as a blown save, but it might as well. Gregg now has 31 strikeouts to 24 walks on the season. Not terribly impressive compared to Koji’s 57 to 8 total.
29. Jon Rauch, Toronto Blue Jays
Saves: 10 | Dirty Saves: 2 | Blown Saves: 5
Job Security: Questionable | Next-In Line: Frank Francisco
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/29: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 1 ER (S)
- 8/2: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/5: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 3 ER, 1 HR (BS)
30. Mark Melancon, Houston Astros
Saves: 11 | Dirty Saves: 0 | Blown Saves: 3
Job Security: Questionable | Next-In-Line: Wilton Lopez
Last 3 Appearances in save situations or tie games:
- 7/28: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 ER (S)
- 8/1: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 ER (W)
- 8/3: 1 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 0 K, 1 ER (S)
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